The absence of Sankoo Sub-division from the recent decision to create five more districts namely Zanskar, Sham, Drass, Nubra and Changthang out of the existing Leh and Kargil districts of the UT of Ladakh is deeply concerning and warrants reconsideration. When evaluated against the criteria used for other newly created districts, Sankoo clearly merits elevation to district status. Several key factors support this assertion:
Ethnic Composition: Sankoo sub-division is predominantly inhabite...
Siddharth N. Vijayaraghavan is an author born in India and educated in Singapore and India. He is currently completing his Master’s (Integrated) degree in English Studies at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Madras.
Empire of the Cholas book is a work of historical fiction. The author narrates his personal feeling while writing this book: that the temple or the characters that have been depicted in the book may be fictional to people, but to him, these are the people h...
Nestled high in the breathtaking Himalayan landscape of Ladakh, India, Hemis Monastery is a testament to centuries of Buddhist tradition and Ladakhi culture. Each summer, this ancient fortress of faith transforms into a vibrant tapestry of colour, sound, and spirituality during the famous Hemis Festival. As the largest monastic festival in the region, it draws pilgrims, tourists, and culture enthusiasts from around the world to witness a spectacular celebration that has remained largely unch...
The initiative of the Vision 2047 document of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil reflects the high and optimistic vision and brainchild of Dr. Akhone Jaffer Sahib, the esteemed Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the 5th LAHDC Kargil. This marks a historic moment as it is the first time in LAHDC’s history that a comprehensive vision document is going to draft under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Sahib. The five-year vision document should also be drafted at ...
The taciturn response of Ladakhi stakeholders to the arbitrary and autocratic recruitment style is beyond understanding. The state is testing the patience of the already frustrated youth. Since it was designated as a Union Territory, many jobs have been sold to private agencies through outsourcing. Additionally, the trend of temporary recruitment has intensified in recent years.
The over-emphasis and supply of temporary human resources not only hamper the quality of work production but al...
On the tenth of Muharram 61 AH, an unparalleled, unforgettable, everlasting event took place on the bank of river Euphrates in Karbala, which saw the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw) along with his seventy-two companions besides their households being taken as captives and paraded in towns and villages across Iraq and Syria. At the bloodstained land of Karbala Hussain (as) fell to arrows, spears and swords under the scorching sun of Arabia in the heated fur...
Plastic pollution is one of the most concerning environmental issues, that the world is combating now. It is more prevalent in developing Asian and African countries where plastic collection and recycling systems are inefficient.
India, which generates 9.4 million tons of plastic waste annually, ranks third after the USA and China. The per capita plastic consumption in India was estimated at 15 kilograms per person in 2021, a 14 percent rise over the previous three decades. Rapid urbaniz...
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, data has become the new oil, driving innovation and transformation across industries. As we move into an era defined by the rapid exchange of information and the growing need for data-driven decision-making, the infrastructure that supports this data becomes increasingly vital. This article presents a brief analysis into the future of the data-centric infrastructure, examining its implications, the role of emerging technologies, sustai...
While the whole country is buzzing about the success stories and school performance in the recent CBSE results, the Union Territory of Ladakh is experiencing the worst board exam performance, and no one is ready to talk about it. The recent haphazard switch from JKBOSE to CBSE, the centralized packaging syllabus, the abstract concepts, the language challenges, and the session examination session have all been suddenly imposed on the schooling system of Ladakh without considering the region’s...
Iran and India have solidified their economic ties with a 10-year agreement concerning the operation and equipment of Chabahar, a port city in southern Iran. The deal, inked in Tehran, involved Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, and India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
The collaboration entails India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) partnering in the operation and equipping of the freight and container terminals at Shahid Beheshti P...
